There is a misunderstanding of orthodontics that this treatment is only suitable for children and teenagers but not adults. Actually orthodontics is a treatment for all ages and life stages. In recent years, more and more adults are seeking treatment to achieve a straight, natural smile through orthodontics for proper alignment not only improves their appearance but also reduces wear and helps keep teeth healthy and gums clean.

Adults patients might come across the problems of insufficient bone between the roots for adequate blood supply, mild gingivitis infections and marginal bone loss that are rare in younger patients. What’s more, adult patients’ bones are fully developed and harder, and the aging of tissue often causes them to take longer to adjust to teeth to desired positions. These are known as biomechanical limitations, which can make tooth realignment a more involved process in adults than in younger patients. 

One of the primary reasons is that patients require orthodontic treatment is to correct a malocclusion, or improper bite. However, some adult patients with a deep overbite, according to Kokich Orthodontics, there is often not enough room in the mouth to create space for the teeth to move back without extracting one or more teeth. By adulthood, a patient might also have worn some of his teeth down, which can make the overbite worse. 

Many adults have had one or more teeth extracted in the past, and this can present a problem for the orthodontist. Old extraction sites may not be suitable locations for teeth to move into, unless these are restored by adding sections of prosthetic bone to the area. Closing gaps between the teeth caused by extractions is difficult for adult bone doesn't respond to pressure in the same way as growing bone.

Though there are differences between adult orthodontics and that of children and teens, orthodontics are suitable for both adults and teens and children.